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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.76, 848.44 and 257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.76, 848.44 and 257.36 is: 385.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.76 : 848.44 = 257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.76/848.44 = 257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.76x = 848.44 × 257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.76x = 218,354.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,354.52/565.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.95

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